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Join
the Fontana Hike Club!
All
hikes meet in the Village General Store
at 10:00 am every Saturday morning. Boat shuttles are free
for FHC members and $10 for non-members.Membership is free until April 26,
2008.
Those who participate in hikes can gather rewards. 5 hikes
equal
Fontana Hiking Club sticker. 10 hikes equal Fontana Hiking
Club patch. 15 hikes equal Fontana hiking Club shirt. 20
hikes equal free night at Fontana Village. Those who
are members of Fontana Hiking Club and are staying overnight
receive a free lunch to take on the hikes. Give us a call... 800.849.2258
or email us
for more info!
This Week....
Saturday
10:00am Fontana Hiking Club • Twenty Mile Trail
A moderate morning hike in the Twenty Mile Ranger district with beautiful waters and dense forest in the southwest quadrant of the National Park.
10:00 AM • Hazel and Eagle Creek Tour
Monday and Thursday
2pm • Scenic Lake Tour to Fontana Dam. Lasts about 1 hour. Cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 ages 11 & under; under age 4 free. Minimum 4 people. Meet at Marina.
Wednesday
10:00 AM • Hazel and Eagle Creek Tour
Join author and historian Jerry for a pontoon ride and hike on Hazel and Eagle Creek across Fontana Lake. This tour gives perspective on what took place in the mountains before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bring a lunch and appropriate hiking gear. The hike is an easy 1.5 miles. The trip lasts about 4 hours. Reservations recommended by calling marina at 2129. Meet at the Marina. FEE: $15 for adult and $7.50 for children 12 and under
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Get
wet & have fun on the Nantahala River. Wildwater
Rafting will pick you up at the Outfitter parking lot
and take you to the Nantahala for a guided raft trip
that is sure to be a highlight of your vacation. Cost
is $45 per person.
Make advance reservations with Wildwater Rafting at
800-762-2463.
2008
Cheoah River
Release Schedule
March 15, 16, and 17
April 5, 6, 7, 19 and 20
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18
August 17
October 4
November 1
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 eed
your Fall in the Forest fix? Spend five minutes at
this
link crossing
Fontana Lake and see why Hazel Creek is one
of the Smokies most beautiful gems. Miles of
undisturbed creekside trails, meandering into
the heart of the Great Smoky MountainsNational
Park. The
trailhead is accessible by foot using the Lakeshore
Trail or by boat. Back country shuttle services
for access and pick-up are available at the
Fontana Village Marina. Hazel Creek Outfitter
in the village center is stocked with hiking
supplies, clothing, food and more.
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